Windfall — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈwin(d)-ˌfȯl/ wind·fall

Meaning & Definition of Windfall

Windfall (noun)

  1. something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
  2. an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage

Windfall (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing

    "hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker"

    similar: benediction, benefit, blessing, boon, felicity, godsend, good, manna
    related: grace, mercy, favor, kindness, mitzvah, advantage, aid, assistance, gift, help, relief, support, anodyne, comfort, consolation, solace, bonus, extra, lagniappe, delight, joy, pleasure
    opposite: affliction, bane, curse, evil, plague, scourge
    near: hex, hoodoo, jinx, bother, irritant, nuisance, pest, disadvantage, cross, misery, trial, tribulation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Windfall

The most common words with a similar meaning to Windfall:

benediction, benefit, blessing, boon, felicity, godsend, good, manna

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Windfall

Words with the opposite meaning of Windfall:

affliction, bane, curse, evil, plague, scourge

Related Words for Windfall

grace, mercy, favor, kindness, mitzvah, advantage, aid, assistance, gift, help, relief, support, anodyne, comfort, consolation, solace, bonus, extra, lagniappe, delight, joy, pleasure

Near Antonyms of Windfall

hex, hoodoo, jinx, bother, irritant, nuisance, pest, disadvantage, cross, misery, trial, tribulation

Origin & Etymology of Windfall

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Windfall

What does "Windfall" mean?

"Windfall" means something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind. As a noun, it is defined as: something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind.

What is another word for "Windfall"?

Other words for "Windfall" include benediction, benefit, blessing, boon, felicity, godsend, good and manna. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Windfall" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Windfall"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Windfall". Common alternatives include benediction, benefit, blessing, boon, felicity, godsend, good and manna.

What is the opposite of "Windfall"?

Antonyms of "Windfall" include affliction, bane, curse, evil, plague and scourge. Near antonyms include hex, hoodoo, jinx and bother.

How do you use "Windfall" in a sentence?

Examples of "Windfall" in a sentence: "hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker".

Is "Windfall" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Windfall" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Windfall"?

"Windfall" is pronounced /ˈwin(d)-ˌfȯl/ and divided into syllables as wind·fall.

What is the origin of the word "Windfall"?

First known use: 15th century.